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Brownsville commission approves first-reading rezonings for two large tracts and a Mackenzie Road site
Summary
On first reading the commission approved rezoning for ~92 acres on Paredes Line Road (mix of single-family and commercial corridor), a 1.24-acre parcel on Padre Island Highway for commercial use, and a previously tabled Mackenzie Road parcel for commercial corridor use — all approved after public hearings and staff recommendations.
The Brownsville City Commission held public hearings and approved first readings on multiple rezoning requests Nov. 18.
Staff presented a rezoning for approximately 92.24 acres fronting Paredes Line Road (District 3): about 85.92 acres to be rezoned to single-family residential (R-1) and 6.32 acres to commercial corridor (CC) for a mixed residential and commercial development. Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval; the commission closed the public hearing and approved the ordinance on first reading without recorded roll-call tallies beyond the standard "ayes."
The commission also heard and approved a rezoning for 1.24 acres at 5467 Padre Island Highway (Block 90, El Jardin subdivision) to allow a commercial use (staff recommended commercial corridor rather than a regional-center designation to avoid spot zoning). Claudia, representing the applicant, emphasized compatibility with surrounding industrial and commercial uses.
A previously tabled item for Lot 16, Block 1, Palm Gardens (4605 Mackenzie Road) was returned to the commission with additional traffic and accident data. Staff reiterated that a food truck as a primary use would not meet UDC (Unified Development Code) requirements; proposed mitigation measures include flashing speed-limit signs, bike-lane bollards and a future traffic signal if warranted. Residents near the intersection described recent severe accidents and expressed safety concerns. After discussion the commission approved the rezoning request on first reading.
Each item was presented as a public hearing, the hearings were closed and motions to approve passed on first reading. No final ordinances (second-reading/adoptions) occurred at this meeting; staff noted site-level UDC compliance and mitigation requirements will apply during subsequent permitting and subdivision reviews.
Next steps: Applicants will proceed with required follow-up plans (subdivision/site plans, UDC compliance) and staff will monitor required safety mitigations and any required design changes before final approvals.
